Standing Poses
Garudasana — Eagle Pose
Garudasana (eagle) develops balance and focus by crossing arms and legs, deeply stretching shoulders and hips.
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Standing Poses
Natarajasana — Dancer Pose
Natarajasana (dancer) combines balance, backbend and quadriceps stretch in a graceful yet demanding pose.
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Standing Poses
Parivrtta Trikonasana — Revolved Triangle
Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle) combines deep twist and hamstring stretch, stimulating digestion and thoracic mobility.
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Standing Poses
Parsvakonasana — Extended Side Angle
Parsvakonasana (extended side angle) creates an energy line from the back foot to fingertips, deeply stretching the entire side body.
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Standing Poses
Tadasana — Mountain Pose
Tadasana (mountain pose) is the foundational yoga pose, the basis of all standing poses, developing alignment, grounding and body awareness.
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Standing Poses
Trikonasana — Triangle Pose
Trikonasana (triangle) stretches the sides, hamstrings and opens the chest in a deep lateral stretch.
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Standing Poses
Utkatasana — Chair Pose
Utkatasana (chair pose) powerfully strengthens the quadriceps, glutes and core while building endurance and mental determination.
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Standing Poses
Uttanasana — Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana (standing forward bend) deeply stretches the hamstrings and calves while calming the nervous system and soothing the mind.
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Standing Poses
Virabhadrasana I — Warrior I
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I) powerfully strengthens the legs, opens the hips and chest, and develops stability in a dynamic high lunge.
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Standing Poses
Virabhadrasana II — Warrior II
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II) strengthens the legs, opens the hips laterally and builds endurance with arms extended wide.
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Standing Poses
Virabhadrasana III — Warrior III
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III) is an intense balance pose that strengthens the standing leg, core and develops focus by forming a T-shape with the body.
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Standing Poses
Vrksasana — Tree Pose
Vrksasana (tree) develops balance, focus and strengthens ankles by standing on one leg with the opposite foot against the thigh.
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Arm Balances
Adho Mukha Vrksasana — Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand) is the fundamental hand inversion, building strength, balance and courage to stand upside down.
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Arm Balances
Astavakrasana — Eight-Angle Pose
Astavakrasana (eight angles) combines arm balance, twist and crossed legs in a spectacular pose of strength and flexibility.
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Arm Balances
Bakasana — Crow Pose
Bakasana (crow) builds arm and core strength while cultivating focus and confidence in arm balances.
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Arm Balances
Kakasana — Crow Pose (bent arms)
Kakasana (bent-arm crow) is the classic arm balance variant with bent elbows, more accessible than straight-arm Bakasana.
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Arm Balances
Parsva Bakasana — Side Crow
Parsva Bakasana (side crow) adds a twist to the arm balance, strengthening obliques and developing coordination.
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Arm Balances
Pincha Mayurasana — Forearm Stand
Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock) is a forearm balance that builds shoulder strength and thoracic opening while cultivating stability.
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